Sermon Notes
Ephesians 6:10–17 NIV
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.
Isaiah 59:15b–17a NASB
15b Now the Lord saw,
And it was displeasing in His sight that there was no justice.
16 And He saw that there was no one,
And was amazed that there was not one to intercede;
Then His own arm brought salvation to Him,
And His righteousness upheld Him.
17a He put on righteousness like a breastplate,
And a helmet of salvation on His head …
Romans 12:2 NASB
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Discussion Igniters
1. What are some of the things you find yourself defining your identity with?
2. Read Isaiah 59:14–18. What does it look like for us to put on the Lord’s helmet of salvation?
3. How can you begin to recognize God fighting alongside you when you’re in the midst of a spiritual battle?
4. Where do you need to experience a “renewing of the mind” in your life?